Service was great and dinner was phenomenal! We got the hummus to start with. I was skeptical at first, as I've never heard of edamame hummus, nor have I eaten hummus with a rice-nori crisp. I was blown away by the flavor of the hummus. The sesame and edamame combination was delicious. Dinner: I ordered the seed crusted lamb rack and it was cooked to perfection. The fennel was a great touch, and the whipped feta added such a good tang to the dish. I would've loved just a bit more of the feta because it was so good. My wife ordered the risotto and she thought it was amazing. She loved the hint of citrus in the dish that provided some freshness to pair nicely with the rich flavor of the ricotta. We are hoping to be able to visit once more before we leave! read more

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Ordered the leek salad, hummus, sword fish, risotto and pasta. The hummus and leeks were absolutely amazing, unique and flavorful. The risotto was a tomatillo sauce which was super unique and good balanced with the Mac nut vegan cheese. The pasta was boring and not great. I'd recommend skipping it! read more

Postcards Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

The food was just okay but the service was awful. I don't recommend this place at all. They bring the dishes and kind of just throw it at you. They don't really present what they're serving you. The waitress with the glasses barely checked in on us. I still had food on my plate and the waitress with the glasses and braid on Tuesday night 11/25 took our plates immediately and didn't even ask if I was done. She asked if we wanted dessert and didn't even say anything like thanks for coming in etc. Just overall terrible service that is rushing you out the door. They didn't explain their menu or what made each dish unique or special. Postcards, is a name that suggest it's a blend of different cuisines. They didn't even discuss the salad dressing or any sauces so how can you pride yourself and uphold your own restaurants name. I would not be back. For a place that prides itself on taking inspiration from different cuisines around the world they have no pride in the culinary dishes they are serving and no customer service. read more

Postcards Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

I was so disappointed to arrive at Postcards for my 5/14 twice confirmed (via text and email) reservation to discover they had a private party and no one else could enter the restaurant. I booked this dinner on 4/1. I called the restaurant to let them know their reservation system has a glitch and I didn't even receive an apology call back. I have been coming to this restaurant every year on our two week visit. I am so very disappointed... read more

Great local restaurant, amazing food, and joyful staff. Having dinner on the patio just made the evening that much more enjoyable.

Cute gem! Smallish menue with amazing flavor. Ambiance - 5/5 Make reservations. Its small but you still feel intimacy with your table and eating while having conversations and not yelling over each other. If that makes sense. Service - 5/5 Incredibly friendly and attentive. Food - 4/5 Flavors that will have you coming back for more. We had the hummus to start. Do not pass on it. So good. Its just enough to split for 2. My husband had the lamb dinner and I ended up ordering the tuna tartar. We ordered an additiobal brussel sprouts (couldve been a starter too so good) We both loved our food and honestly everything on the menu would satisfy your hunger. We paired it all with s few cocktails. Nothing special but went well with our meals. Probably couldve skipped it and I wouldnt feel like we missed out if you want to save a few $$. Check them out next time youre in Princeville. Much love for this cute little spot. read more

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Came here for a lighter dinner, we had made reservations ahead of time. The food was overall good - super fresh and seasoned well. We really enjoyed the Crispy Leek Salad and would highly recommend it. Keep in mind any modifications will be quite limited with their menu as we advised we weren't able to add any protein to the salads. Although the food was good; we had a less than great experience upon arrival. We were early for our reservation and waited to be greeted but only got blank stares by the staff and no one acknowledged us until someone came over and said "Are you together?" Followed by you're early for your reservation ... we had no hello or we'll be with you in a moment after waiting for about 10 mins. While I can appreciate the staff being busy - would have been nice to be acknowledged. Otherwise, when we did get seated the server we had was great. read more

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Enjoyed a delicious dinner in a calm and quaint dining room served by a friendly local. Over the past ten days Bambie & I have pretty much done the culinary tour of the bigger restaurants in Hanalei. Ama and Bar Acuda were quality stand outs, but you know what? I think I like the food and ambience of Postcards the best. I've been a glutton this past week so I decided to tone it down with portions and wine guzzling. My dinner selections were the Postcards signature crispy leek salad, a small dish of hamachi sashimi and the ice cream pie. It was plenty to eat. Bambie had the swordfish. Every bite was a delight. Price wise Postcards is in the upper tier of Hanalei restaurants. I think it is a better value than Bar Acuda. If you're in Hanalei for a few days I encourage you to eat at both places. Dress nicely for the occasions. The places are not tank-top, board shorts, bikinis and flip flops in the dining rooms. read more

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Postcards is a consistently lovely experience. The restaurant is small and intimate, and service is warm, friendly and informed. We ordered a bottle of wine that was recommended by our server and very pleased. The waygu skewers were nice, and the shrimp cocktail was a surprise, sitting on a bed of horseradish panna cotta and a light tomato glaze. Lovely. For dinner, Hubby had the pasta, and I had the scallops which were cooked perfectly, and sitting on a bed of squash purée that was deliciously velvety. The capper was the mango sorbet. Oh my gosh--it was amazing. We'll be back. read more

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I didn't realize when I planned my four meals in Princeville, that my final meal would be the best. Tonight we dined at Postcards and it was amazing. It was better than Bar Acuda or 1 Restaurant, which we dined at on this trip. Rather than waiting in line for Bar Acuda, I was able to secure a reservation at Postcards without worrying about making it 30 days in advance. Postcards Mai Tai with Mango was super delish. Better than anything I've tried on this trip. The Golden Eye Martini was equally unique with gold color and a big ice cube. The Moloa'a Greens was an incredible salad. I loved the chia-lilikoi dressing. The Corlander Crusted Ahi was lightly seared. The presentation was spectacular with the ahi on top of a layer of green cabbage and daikon. My wife's Wagyu NY Strip was perfectly grilled and I got to eat half of it. Loved the flavor and tenderness. We finished the evening with Chevre Cheesecake which was totally unique. It started with a coconut crust and a dense and intricate body. Truly devine. Incredible meal, service and ambiance. read more

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Charming little spot with easy and plentiful parking. We arrived without a reservation and the weather was nice enough to sit on the outdoor covered porch. Service is friendly if not a little formal for the islands. We started with the leek salad and had the pasta and the daily fish (ahi) entrees. All were delicious and well executed with good portions. The passionfruit sorbet for dessert capped off a thoroughly enjoyable meal. I'd say Postcards is by far the most upscale dining spot in Princeville/Hanalei. read more

Service perfect Great and awesome food Beautiful atmosphere and vibe Yes will go again !! read more

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Pulled up to a cute converted, well preserved 1864 plantation house which is now Postcards restaurant. We arrived slightly late for our reservation by like 7 minutes due to rain but were seated right away on the screened in lanai porch. Paul was our server. He was nice, gave us recommendations when asked and took our orders! Wait times were fairly quick for the food. I had the coriander crusted ahi with the polanquito to drink and my husband had the market fish which was swordfish and an old fashioned to drink. For dessert we had the chèvre cheese cake garnished with butternut squash! Everything was super delicious and extremely fresh! Portions were on the smaller side and my husband's drink was made incorrectly which they fixed immediately, no problems. There was also an extra unidentifiable charge when brought to Paul's attention he promptly removed so no issues there either! We made small talk with a lovely friendly couple at the neighboring table who happened to be from California like we were but on vacation. Their food looked amazing too (seed crusted rack of lamb and 10 oz. Wagyu N.Y. steak) and they said both were very tasty! Would most definitely come back here and highly recommend it to others! read more

Postcards Restaurant - Polanquito cocktail which was so fresh, made with guava not overly sweet and delicious with the Aleppo pepper rim! - Seafood Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

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One of the best restaurants in Hanalei. Welcoming atmosphere, well-crafted cocktails, the best wine list, the food is fresh, inventive, well-presented, and tastes amazing. read more

What a charming little spot! Located in a historic cottage building this restaurant serves up ambiance along with great food. We sat in a tiny screened in porch that felt private and allowed some nice views of the sky during sunset. My husband really enjoyed the vintage Mai tai (it was very good, and I'm not a big Mai tai fan like he is). We split the roasted Brussels sprouts, I had the pasta for my entree and he ordered the chicken special. Both were fabulous and perfect portions! Service was attentive and friendly. Will definitely be back on our next visit to Kauai ! read more

So far our favorite tasty food higher end restaurant in this area. They make great but expensive food. Example scallops were 5 of them over puréed carrots for $48. But it was delicious and almost worth $48. Everything we had was tasty and the table was nicely decorated and it felt good to sit in this place. read more

Postcards Restaurant is another must-stop to enjoy a world-class meal while in Kauai. Located in Hanalei, I recommend reservations. There is a mix of seating inside, partial deck, full deck, or on the lawn. While the windows and doors are wide open, the restaurant runs fans and air conditioning to keep the temperature cool, making the dining experience enjoyable. We were promptly greeted and seated. The selection of entrees has something for everyone. I enjoyed the verde risotto with a light spoonful of ricotta, adding a creaminess to each bite. Our party also enjoyed the Wagyu NY steak, the Corriander Crusted Ahi, and appetizers like the Yellowfin Tartar and Crispy Leek Salad. Each dish was a surprise and delight with each bite. The food was scrumptious. Our friends return here year over year during their stays, and we will be adding it to our tradition as well. read more

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One of our best meals on the island. Great food, great atmosphere, great drinks. Would definitely recommend and plan to go back next time we travel there. read more

We loved this place! The menu is small but delicious. Everyone was very nice and the service was great. We started with the traditional Mai Tai, that they are famous for. Not as sweet as some, which was really nice. Also, they used a nice rum and it was so smooth. Probably the best Mai Tai I have had. We both got the market fish, which was a grilled Mahi. It was perfectly grilled and seasoned, so juicy and falling apart. The cauliflower purée was so delicious, a little garlicky. The roasted cauliflower was just okay but dip it in the purée and it's really good. For desert, we had the vegan chocolate something. It was like a chocolate cheesecake with a coconut macadamia crust. There was a raspberry reduction. Soooo good! We sat inside because it was a little breezy but they have a nice porch (sunny) and also a covered porch. Inside was nice, not too loud. Would definitely return! read more

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The building is very cute and the ambiance is nice. Not a well visited restaurant in the area so it lacks some of the fun factor. The food is overpriced for what it is, we were not impressed. read more

I chose to eat at Postcards for my birthday & i do not regret it! The Gnocchi was so fluffy and soft with the right amount of cheese on it ! The stake was cooked to perfection sitting on top of amazing sweet potatoes that complimented it. The dessert was soo creamy & rich. The drinks were great! 100% recommend coming to this cute little restaurant! Make reservations!! read more

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We usually love Postcards and eat once a year for almost 30 years. Tonight was so disappointing. The drinks and food were excellent but the service was severely lacking. It took 20 minutes for our server to even acknowledge us. Carly was her name and she did not even greet us just started in on the menu and we had not even ordered drinks yet. The bartender was new and got behind but Carly blamed him for the slow service even though we never saw her for 20 minutes. It was 35 minutes before we got our drinks. We may or may not try again next year. Again the food was amazing but the service was a total disaster. read more

Delicious and great service. Fun cocktails and creative dishes. Probably my favorite place at home.

Awesome food, good vibes and overall enjoyable time as always. Stoked to be back in beautiful Hanalei. Aloha!

We arrived at 5:45 pm on a Tuesday without reservations and were able to be seated. The wagyu skewers were delicious! My husband had the lamb, and I the risotto. Everything was very flavorful. Katie our server took time to explain the menu and helped me choose my drink. I ended up choosing a red sangria! read more

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Such a gorgeous experience!! We tried to book online but we were met with "unavailable" for the times we could go. I decided to call the restaurant and see if there was a "waitlist for cancellations but the phone just rang. Much to my surprise, a day later Joe called me back and apologized for missing our call. So, I called back and voila!!!! We got a reservation and we were in for dinner @ 6. Free m the first greeting to the final check, everything was top notch, professional and a very pleasant experience. My husband had the most amazing swordfish. The thickest cut we'd ever seen. I had the Golden Cauliflower and the entire plate, presentation and taste was pure heaven! Too bad we had to leave the North Island before they open again. The food, drinks and desert were perfectly perfect and patience wins all the time. Thank you Joe, Greco and all the staff for your professionalism and hospitality. Aloha until next time. read more

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Delicious! Parents live here, we live in LA. Always love a restaurant here that takes their food serious ;) Swordfish was unreal. So moist and delicious. Ahi with caviar- yum. Duck was great. Felt like we were at a 5 star restaurant in LA. Service was wonderful!!! Can't wait to come back. read more

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what a treat. i've always driven past this place on past trips to the island, and im so glad i was finally able to get in here. we walked in without a reservation on a thursday and were able to get seated on the patio. food was so flavorful. my boyfriend who loves cooking was in awh the whole time. not to mention the drinks were yummy and the staff was super helpful and attentive. definitely one of the nicer dinners we had on the island read more

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**Absolute Perfection-- A Kauai Must-Visit!** We visited Postcards Cafe three times during our stay on the North Shore, and every single experience was unforgettable. This gem isn't just a restaurant--it's a warm, welcoming haven where every bite feels like love on a plate. The Wagyu steak (Rangers Valley Australia with carrot-ginger fondant, glazed Ali'i mushrooms, and Hibiscus Dolce Forte) was hands-down the best we've ever had--tender, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every dish we tried was divine, from fresh appetizers to decadent desserts. You can tell this place puts intention and heart into every detail. All the dishes were absolutely delicious!!! Special shoutout to Alexis and Merari, who made us feel completely at home with their warmth, attentiveness, and genuine hospitality. Merari would remember our names and is so kind and wonderful. Alexis also crafted a chocolate martini that was out of this world--easily the best I've ever had. All the drinks she made were excellent! Alexis is such an incredible soul and we're so happy we got to meet her! Postcards Cafe is more than a meal--it's a whole experience. We're already dreaming of coming back. If you're in Kauai, do not miss this place! read more

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We had an absolutely wonderful evening at Postcards. The staff were so incredibly friendly and attentive, and the food was delicious! Loved the creative touches and use of local Fresh ingredients. Local market fish was fab, the night we went was swordfish, super well prepared. The crudo starter we had was also delightful. Only wish we would have saved room for dessert- they feature Lappert's ice cream prominently. Definitely a must dine! Thank you to everyone for making the eve of our engagement so wonderful ! read more

Our last night in Kauai and we chose to come to Postcard. It was delicious! Charming spot, such unique dishes, all prepared so fresh and delicious. The staff was friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. Great experience!! read more

Definitely one of the best meals I've had in our 2 months in Maui and Kauai. Rack of lamb (photo) was out of this world and I'll be dreaming of it for a while. Crusted seared ahi was good too (in the back of the photo). Drinks were good. Leek salad is great - not a salad. It's noodles under fried leeks. Jay was great and we had a fun time talking with him. Very cozy/cute space in Hanalei. The 3.9 is unfair to how great this place is. Also, shoutout to Kauai Backcountry Adventures for listing this in one of their recommendations from locals. read more

Postcards Restaurant - Rack of lamb and crusted seared ahi - Seafood Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

Wonderful environment, ambiance and staff! Truly amazing staff and the restaurant is beautiful, but our food was terrible. We were very disappointed with their sashimi and wagu steak. Really wasn't up to par. We didn't finish our food and took it to go... to the trash that is. Really not good food. read more

By far the best on the island. Each dish was stand-alone excellent, delicately unique and perfectly cooked. Service excellent and thoughtful, ambience lovely and tasteful. Lamb and catch of the day perfectly done (rare) and special. Sides and desserts superb. read more

Our meal was excellent service was too. I didn't expect the level of odd to be so high. We will be back

Meh. I wanted to like this place but the food was not my fave, our waitress was lovely though! We did wait a bit to be seated and then they forgot about us when we finally were given a table. However our waitress took care of our first round of drinks which was really nice. Ambiance was fine, I guess bc we're so close to the ocean I was bummed there wasn't a view. I got the crispy leek salad and if you order anything, get that, it was my favorite dish of the night. We ordered hummus which was really spicy and I didn't like it at all. Then we split the lamb shank and it was really salty but the polenta was decent. You win some you lose some! read more

This is the best place to eat on Kauai in my opinion. The food is phenomenal. The soba noodles leek salad with asparagus is the perfect blend of flavors and textures. The fish is always well cooked, never dry, and again, the perfect mix of flavors. We also had the risotto which was light and delicious. Our 4 year old had butter noodles with cheese and these are the best butter noodles I've ever had. The servers are always very attentive. It's located in an old cottage for nice ambiance. We go here every time we come to Kauai for a reason. Highly recommend! read more

Postcards Restaurant - Soba leek salad - Seafood Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

We have driven past this place several times, saying we should try it out. Saw it in the movie Descendants, so I thought it was a breakfast joint. Wow it was I wrong amazing food, great choices for vegetarian and Mediterranean diet folks. Now keep in mind it's on island time and personality. Our server AJ was awesome. And kept the pace we wanted ( we just arrived from the mainland and we were beat). This has moved up on our list of favorites. read more

Postcards Restaurant - Swordfish special - Seafood Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

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Charming little restaurant with tasty food. I ordered the catch of the day, which was swordfish (mild and not too fishy). My family got the NY Steak and gnocchi - by far my favorite dish there. read more

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Excellent food and charming atmosphere. Service was fine. Shrimp cocktail with horseradish panna cotta was outstanding. I had the scallops in curry, again outstanding. My date had risotto with a macadamia nut cream and loved it. Loved this dining experience and would highly recommend. read more